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P122 MDT

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

25,171 mi
Last recorded25,171 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 MDT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,171 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 24,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Handbrake has little reserve travel remaining

N/S/Front tyre has a small bulge in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/Rear brake drum seems to have a leakage of brake fluid but unable to confirm

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear floor pans corroded but not holed

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,377 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 18,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 18,325 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sill corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2006 18,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering is adversly affected by faults on front susp

Pass 26 Oct 2005 11,755 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 11,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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P122 MDT is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,516 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P122 MDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P122 MDT is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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